Chapter 378: Chapter 378
Chapter 378: Chapter 378
As the notification sounded, Syd immediately felt the transformation of his divinity within. Radiant white light emanated from his divine core. The original seventy-two facets of the divine core shifted and morphed rapidly.
Soon, a dazzling core appeared within him seemingly with ninety-nine facets, though its shape constantly shifted.
Just sensing it, Syd could feel the immense power emanating from the upgraded divine core. "Is that all the changes?" he wondered aloud.
Aside from his divinity advancing to Level Five, there seemed to be no other noticeable alterations.
Feeling slightly disappointed, Syd waved his hand and casually cast a portal spell.
Yellow sparks ignited, and he stepped through, greeted by a wave of scorching heat.
His surroundings were filled with golden sand, the searing sunlight distorting the air itself. A desert.
Syd had chosen the desolate landscape to test his new abilities without causing too much disturbance.
With a simple mental image, either the portal spell or the Space Stone could easily transport him to such a place.
Scanning the vast, empty desert, Syd instinctively began experimenting.
Testing Flight Speed
Using a timing device, he floated a meter above the sand. In the blink of an eye, with a faint whoosh, his figure vanished from his original spot, appearing ten kilometers away almost instantaneously.
A trail of dust and a loud, piercing whistle echoed behind him.
A long trench marked the desert floor, as if a sword had cleaved through it.
Ignoring the chaos left in his wake, Syd glanced at the timer and quickly performed some calculations.
Seventy-six times the speed of sound.
Frowning, Syd muttered, unsatisfied, "Still too slow..."
Although his speed had improved significantly, it fell short of his expectations for a Level
Five divine core.
Testing Chaos Magic
Red light flickered in his hands.
[Chaos Magic EXP +1]
The chaotic energy formed into a beam and shot toward the ground.
Boom!
In an instant, a massive crater appeared, its contents evaporated by the chaotic energy.
Syd sighed in mild disappointment. The enhancement of Chaos Magic was proportional to the improvement in his flight-noticeable but not groundbreaking.
Testing Divine Command
Without much thought, Syd decided to test the strength of his Divine Command.
"Light..." he uttered.
Before he could finish, the results stunned him.
In an instant, sunlight within a 1,200-kilometer radius intensified dramatically, flooding the area in a radiant, all-encompassing glow. It was as if the world had been submerged in a sea of light.
Alarmed, Syd quickly halted the effects of his Divine Command.
The phenomenon dissipated in a flash, lasting barely a second-like a fleeting illusion.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Had it continued, the abnormality would have undoubtedly drawn the attention of nations worldwide. After all, a 1,200-kilometer radius was impossible to overlook.
Revelation: A Major Boost to Light-Based Abilities
Though Syd dismissed the incident, his mind raced.
1,200 kilometers?
The range of Divine Command had skyrocketed-an absurd and unprecedented leap compared to the marginal increases seen in other abilities.
To confirm his hypothesis, Syd activated Sunshine.
[Sunshine EXP +1]
Instantly, the sunlight within a 90-kilometer radius became abnormal.
Prepared this time, Syd swiftly canceled the ability.
Even so, he couldn't help but feel astonished.
The range of Sunshine had expanded from 15 kilometers to 90-a sixfold increase. With such power, he could obliterate a small city in an instant.
Gradually, Syd pieced together the truth.
The Level Five divine core wasn't ineffective; its transformation specifically amplified light- based abilities to unprecedented levels.
"That makes sense. Balder was the God of Light. The transformation of the divine core aligns with his nature," Syd mused.
To verify his theory, he summoned the light energy within him.
Bright rays of light materialized in his palm. Syd directed the energy into a beam that struck
the ground.
Testing Light Energy
A golden beam pierced the desert floor.
Boom!
A vast area of sand melted instantly before vaporizing completely.
Syd immediately noted the enhancement. Under the influence of the divine core, his light- based energy attacks had grown exponentially stronger.
Subsequent tests revealed that his divine body had similarly improved. Even if a barrage of missiles exploded before him, his skin would remain unscathed-though his clothing might
not fare as well.
Conclusion: A New Level of Power
Every ability tied to Balder saw immense amplification. The Level Five divine core represented a significant step forward, granting Syd newfound confidence.
For the first time, he felt an inkling of security.
"Could I take on the Celestial Judge Arishem now?" Syd pondered, his eyes gleaming with
anticipation.
The Next Goal: Leveling Sunshine
Excitement swelled as his thoughts turned to Sunshine.
If Sunshine reached Level Five and synergized with the divine core, how powerful would it
become? Perhaps that would mark the true breakthrough he sought.
Glancing at Balder's unlock progress, Syd's expectations grew.
[Unlock Progress: 80%]
His gaze shifted to his accumulated energy points.
[Energy Points: 8663]
The numbers didn't surprise him. Despite focusing on his abilities, he had steadily amassed
energy points during idle moments.
Wasting no time, Syd funneled the points into Balder's progress.
The unlock bar flickered.
[Unlock Progress: 81%]
Syd's eye twitched in mild frustration.
8,000 points for a mere 1% increase?
Although collecting that many points took just over half a day, the sheer amount needed was
daunting.
Even so, anticipation outweighed annoyance.
Every core entity, from the Orochi to the Scarlet Witch, possessed an Omega-level ability at
its heart. Balder, the God of Light, would undoubtedly be no exception.
The divine core might rival an Omega-level ability, but Syd was certain that Balder's true
power had yet to manifest.
"Will it emerge at 85%? Or 90%? Perhaps 95%... or even 100%?"
(End of Chapter)
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